Housekeeping Assistant – Care Home

About the role

As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help create a warm, clean, and safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Your daily tasks will ensure the home remains tidy, welcoming, and compliant with health and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of resident rooms, communal areas, and bathrooms.
• Maintain cleanliness of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Manage waste disposal and replenish cleaning supplies.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate team.
• Support deep‑cleaning projects and seasonal cleaning schedules.

Required profile

• A caring and personable nature with a genuine desire to support residents.
• Reliability and punctuality in completing assigned duties.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Willingness to learn and follow established cleaning procedures.

Required skills

• Basic practical cleaning skills and ability to operate standard housekeeping equipment.

What we offer

• Competitive pay rate.
• Free training and development opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• Retail discounts, referral bonuses, and employee recognition programmes.